Wig apparatus

ABSTRACT

A wig apparatus, comprising: a mesh cap comprising a front zone, a rear zone, a seam and an elastic band, the mesh cap is configured to cover the scalp of a user; the elastic band extends around an entire circumference of the mesh cap, the elastic band coupled to the perimeter of front zone and the rear zone of the mesh cap; a strap coupled to the interior surface of the elastic band on opposite sides of the mesh cap; and a silicone strip coupled to the interior surface of the elastic band.

CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 63/217,518 filed on Jul. 1, 2021, the entire content of which is incorporated herein by reference.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Field of the Invention

The present invention relates generally to wigs, and more particularly, to a wig apparatus including a front zone and a rear zone.

Description of the Related Art

Hair extensions and wigs are used by people to enhance their appearance. Wigs generally include multiple strands of hair attached to a cap to form a unit that can be secured to a user's scalp. Hair weaves and hair extensions are also used by people to either conceal or supplement their natural hair. In some cases, people use wigs when they are experiencing baldness or thinning of their natural hair. For those experiencing baldness or thinning of natural hair, use of wigs provides an alternative to use of potentially dangerous hair growth drugs or chemicals, or uncomfortable hair plugs. In other cases, people use wigs for temporary purposes when they are undergoing medical treatments that result in loss of their hair, such as chemotherapy.

Hair extensions and wigs are also used to provide a user with an alternative hair color in order to improve their appearance. Furthermore, hair extensions and wigs can be used by people to present an alternative texture to their own hair, such as changing their hair from straight to curly. Just as many people enjoy accessorizing their wardrobe, people who wear hair extensions and wigs enjoy changing and enhancing their appearance.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

Embodiments of the invention described herein provide a wig apparatus. The wig apparatus includes: a mesh cap comprising a front zone, a rear zone, a seam and an elastic band, the mesh cap is configured to cover the scalp of a user; an elastic band extending around an entire circumference of the mesh cap, the elastic band coupled to the perimeter of front zone and the rear zone of the mesh cap; a strap coupled to the interior surface of the elastic band on opposite sides of the mesh cap; and a silicone strip coupled to the interior surface of the elastic band.

According to further embodiments: the front zone is a mesh material constructed of at least one of cotton, nylon, elastic, or spandex; the front zone is configured to have crochet-style artificial hair coupled to an outer surface thereof; the front zone is coupled to the rear zone along a seam; the elastic band is constructed of an elastic material; the elastic band is about 0.5 cm to about 10 cm thick; the strap is constructed of an elastic material; at least a portion of the strap does not overlap the elastic band; the strap is coupled to the elastic band at an angle such that the strap is biased to extend below the elastic band near the user's nape region when the wig apparatus is worn by the user; the silicone strip is disposed between the elastic band and the strap; the silicone strip extends around a portion of the elastic band; the silicone strip extends around the elastic band up to the seam and does not extend beyond the seam; the silicone strip is about the same thickness as the elastic band; the silicone strip is smaller in thickness than the elastic band; a plurality of combs are coupled to an inner surface of the mesh cap or an inner surface of the elastic band; the combs are disposed on the inner surface of the mesh cap in areas corresponding to the user's temples and to the back of the user's neck; the combs disposed near the user's nape region are coupled to the elastic band; and the combs disposed near the user's temples are coupled to the mesh of the front zone and to the elastic band.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The above and other aspects, features and advantages of certain embodiments will be more apparent from the following detailed description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which:

FIG. 1 illustrates a front view of a wig apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 2 illustrates a side view of the wig apparatus; and

FIG. 3 illustrates a side view of the wig apparatus, including a strap, multiple comb members and a silicone strip.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PRESENT INVENTION

The following detailed description of certain embodiments will be made in reference to the accompanying drawings. In the detailed description, explanation about related functions or constructions known in the art are omitted for the sake of clearness in understanding the concept of the invention, to avoid obscuring the invention with unnecessary detail.

The phrase “artificial hair,” as used herein, refers to synthetic hair products as well as human hair or animal hair and combinations thereof. The artificial hair may be embodied in various traditional hair colors, such as black, brown, blonde, and red, as well as non-traditional hair colors, such as blue, green, and purple, and combinations thereof, including individual strands of hair having two or more colors. The artificial hair may be embodied in various textures, such as curly, wavy, straight, thick, thin, and combinations thereof.

The term “user,” as used herein, refers to any purchaser of the wig configured according to any of the embodiments disclosed herein, including, but not limited to, individual members of the public, wholesale distributors, retail merchants, manufacturers, importers and exporters of the wig and related components of the wig.

Reference to individual embodiments, whether by number of embodiment or relevant feature of the embodiment, is used for convenience in describing such embodiments. Moreover, reference to individual embodiments does not indicate that any of such embodiments are preferred over any other embodiments. Furthermore, each individual embodiment may be combined with any other individual embodiment whether or not expressly stated.

Embodiments of the invention described herein provide a wig apparatus that includes multiple mesh zones configured to have weft-style artificial hair and crochet-style artificial hair coupled to a surface thereof. Weft-style artificial hair is constructed of artificial hair sewn to a filament, such as a nylon or cotton cord. Weft-style artificial hair provides a full and flat appearance. Crochet-style artificial hair includes individual strands of artificial hair that are crocheted, for example, by a latch or crochet hook, to a mesh wig cap. Crochet-style hair provides a full and voluminous appearance.

According to embodiments described herein, a wig apparatus includes a mesh cap including a front zone, a rear zone and an elastic band. The front zone of the mesh cap is configured to have crochet-style artificial hair coupled to a surface thereof. The rear zone of the mesh cap is configured to have weft-style hair coupled to a surface thereof.

FIG. 1 illustrates a front view of a wig apparatus 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention. The wig apparatus 100 includes a mesh cap including a front zone 105, a rear zone 110, a seam 115 and an elastic band 120. The mesh cap is configured to cover the scalp of a user. In other words, the mesh cap is configured in a dome shape.

The front zone 105 is a mesh material constructed of cotton, nylon, elastic, spandex, or other suitable material, and combinations thereof. The size of the holes in the front zone 105 may vary. In certain embodiments, the holes in the front zone 105 may be large enough for the user to fit their finger through. In certain embodiments, the holes in the front zone 105 may be too small for the user to fit their finger through. In certain embodiments, the front zone 105 includes holes having multiple different sizes. In certain embodiments, the front zone 105 has holes that are all the same size. In certain embodiments, the dimensions of the front zone 105 are about 8 inches by 8 inches, six inches by six inches, four inches by four inches or about two inches by two inches.

The front zone 105 is configured such that crochet-style artificial hair can be coupled to an outer surface thereof using, for example, a latch or crochet hook. The crochet-style artificial hair is crocheted to the outer surface of the mesh cap. The crochet-style artificial hair can be embodied in multiple colors, textures, and lengths when coupled to the outer surface of the front zone 105. Utilizing crochet-style hair in the front zone 105 provides a full and voluminous appearance.

FIG. 2 illustrates a side view of the wig apparatus 100. The front zone 105 is sewn to the rear zone 110 along seam 115. The rear zone 110 is configured to have weft-style artificial hair coupled to a surface thereof. The wefts of artificial hair are sewn or glued, or other suitable method of attachment, to the outer surface of the rear zone 110. The rear zone 110 is a mesh material constructed of cotton, nylon, elastic, spandex, or other suitable material, and combinations thereof. In certain embodiments, the rear zone 110 includes holes in the surface thereof that are smaller than the holes of the front zone 105.

The mesh cap includes an elastic band 120. The elastic band 120 extends around an entire circumference of the mesh cap. The elastic band 120 is constructed of an elastic material, such as cotton, nylon, elastic, spandex, or other suitable material and combinations thereof. The elastic band 120 is sewn, glued, or attached by any other suitable method, to the perimeter of front zone 105 and the rear zone 110 of the mesh cap. The elastic band 120 is configured to support the shape and structure of the mesh cap.

In certain embodiments, the elastic band 120 is about 0.5 cm to about 10 cm thick. In certain embodiments, the elastic band 120 is about 1 cm to about 8 cm thick. In certain embodiments, the elastic band 120 is about 2 cm to about 6 cm thick. The elastic band 120 is not limited to any particular thickness and can vary according to the functional needs of the wig apparatus 100.

FIG. 3 illustrates a side view of the wig apparatus 100 including a strap 125, multiple comb members 130 and a silicone strip 135. In FIG. 3 , the wig apparatus 100 is shown in an inside-out configuration for purposes of illustrating the interior surface.

The strap 125 is coupled to the interior surface of the elastic band 120. The strap 125 is coupled to the elastic band 120 on opposite sides of the mesh cap, approximately corresponding to the location of the user's ears when the wig apparatus 100 is worn by the user. The strap 125 is constructed of an elastic material or other suitable material. The strap 125 wraps around the back of the user's head and is configured to secure the wig apparatus 100 to the user's head. In certain embodiments, at least a portion of the strap 125 does not overlap the elastic band 120. In certain embodiments, the strap 125 is coupled to the elastic band 120 at an angle such that the strap 125 is biased to extend below the elastic band 120 near the user's nape region when the wig apparatus 100 is worn by the user.

The silicone strip 135 is coupled to the interior surface of the elastic band 120. The silicone strip 135 is disposed between the elastic band 120 and the strap 125. In certain embodiments, the silicone strip 135 extends around a portion of the elastic band 120, but not the entire elastic band 120. In certain embodiments, the silicone strip 135 extends around the elastic band 120 up to the seam 115 and does not extend beyond the seam 115. The silicone strip 135 prevents the wig apparatus 100 from slipping off the user's head. In certain embodiments, the silicone strip 135 is about the same thickness as the elastic band 120. In certain embodiments, the silicone strip 135 is smaller in thickness than the elastic band 120.

The combs 130 are coupled to an inner surface of the mesh cap and/or an inner surface of the elastic band 120. The combs 130 are disposed on the inner surface of the mesh cap in areas approximately corresponding to the user's temples and to the back of the user's neck, i.e., the user's nape region. The comb 130 disposed near the user's nape region is coupled to the elastic band 120. The combs 130 disposed near the user's temples are coupled to the mesh of the front zone 105 and to the elastic band 120. The combs 130 include tines that are inserted into the user's natural hair. The combs 130 are configured to secure the wig apparatus 100 to the user's head.

Embodiments of the invention described herein provide a wig apparatus that includes a front zone and a rear zone, each configured to have different styles of artificial hair coupled to a surface thereof. The front zone is configured to have individual strands of artificial hair coupled to a surface thereof in order to provide a full and voluminous appearance. The rear zone of the artificial hair is configured to have wefts of hair coupled to a surface thereof in order to provide a full and flat appearance. The wig apparatus also includes components configured to prevent the wig apparatus from slipping off the user's head, such as combs and a silicone strip coupled to the interior of the wig apparatus.

While embodiments of the invention have been shown and described with reference to certain embodiments thereof, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes in form and details may be made therein without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention and equivalents thereof. 

1. A wig apparatus, comprising: a mesh cap comprising a front zone, a rear zone, a seam and an elastic band, the mesh cap configured to cover the scalp of a user; the elastic band extends around an entire circumference of the mesh cap, the elastic band coupled to the perimeter of front zone and the rear zone of the mesh cap; a strap coupled to the interior surface of the elastic band on opposite sides of the mesh cap; and a silicone strip coupled to the interior surface of the elastic band.
 2. The wig apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the front zone is a mesh material constructed of at least one of cotton, nylon, elastic, or spandex.
 3. The wig apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the front zone is configured to have crochet-style artificial hair coupled to an outer surface thereof.
 4. The wig apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the front zone is coupled to the rear zone along a seam.
 5. The wig apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the elastic band is constructed of an elastic material.
 6. The wig apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the elastic band is about 0.5 cm to about 10 cm thick.
 7. The wig apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the strap is constructed of an elastic material.
 8. The wig apparatus according to claim 1, wherein at least a portion of the strap does not overlap the elastic band.
 9. The wig apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the strap is coupled to the elastic band at an angle such that the strap is biased to extend below the elastic band near the user's nape region when the wig apparatus is worn by the user.
 10. The wig apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the silicone strip is disposed between the elastic band and the strap.
 11. The wig apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the silicone strip extends around a portion of the elastic band.
 12. The wig apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the silicone strip extends around the elastic band up to the seam and does not extend beyond the seam.
 13. The wig apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the silicone strip is about the same thickness as the elastic band.
 14. The wig apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the silicone strip is smaller in thickness than the elastic band.
 15. The wig apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising a plurality of combs are coupled to an inner surface of the mesh cap or an inner surface of the elastic band.
 16. The wig apparatus according to claim 15, wherein the combs are disposed on the inner surface of the mesh cap in areas corresponding to the user's temples and to the back of the user's neck.
 17. The wig apparatus according to claim 15, wherein the combs disposed near the user's nape region are coupled to the elastic band.
 18. The wig apparatus according to claim 15, wherein the combs disposed near the user's temples are coupled to the mesh of the front zone and to the elastic band. 